Natural Sciences Teacher

OUR SCHOOL

Reddam House Helderfontein is a premier, private school, situated in the picturesque Helderfontein Estate Valley, surrounded by the leafy suburbs of Dainfern, Fourways, Lonehill and Broadacres. The Helderfontein Campus provides a beautiful, tranquil, secure, nurturing, enabling, learning-and-exploring environment. The natural, surrounding beauty encourages our teachers to bring the outdoor environment into the classroom. Reddam House Helderfontein offers a balanced, holistic, innovative, learning experience, encouraging students to realize their unique gifts, talents and abilities in pursuit of academic excellence. Being part of the Fourways area offers convenience, security and exclusivity, providing premium education to families living in the Fourways, Sandton & Gauteng vicinity. We offer weekly and termly boarding from Grade 6 – 12, providing a home-away-from-home to students outside South Africa from neighbouring countries including: Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are seeking a passionate and dynamic Natural Sciences Teacher to join our Intersen Phase team from January 2026.
The successful candidate will inspire curiosity, promote scientific thinking, and develop numeracy and problem-solving skills in students from Grades 5–7. This role requires a creative educator who is committed to nurturing each learner’s potential and contributing to the collaborative, forward-thinking culture of Reddam House.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons in Natural Sciences aligned with IEB standards.
• Establish a nurturing classroom environment that fosters inquiry, curiosity, and student engagement.
• Collaborate with colleagues on lesson planning, assessments, and cross-curricular initiatives.
• Support students through academic clinics and co-curricular activities each week.
• Set and mark assessments, providing constructive feedback to support student growth.
• Contribute to school life through involvement in events, assemblies, and community initiatives.
• Evaluate, reflect on, and refine teaching practice to ensure continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and commitment to Reddam House values.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• A university degree with a major in Natural Sciences.
• Certified teaching status and SACE registration.
• Legal right to work in South Africa.
• Minimum 4 years’ successful teaching experience (Intersen Phase preferred).
• Proven track record of teaching Natural Sciences.
• Familiarity with the IEB curriculum.
• Proficiency in using technology in teaching and learning.
• Strong assessment, differentiation, and feedback skills.
• A passion for education and student development.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• A growth mindset and openness to feedback.
• Commitment to innovation and professional development.
• A collaborative, positive, and adaptable approach to school life.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.